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Iranpress: Taliban, Afghan forces battle for control of Helmand’s capital

Taliban, Afghan forces battle for control of Helmand’s capital

Tuesday, 03 August 2021 03:22

After days of heavy fighting with Afghan security forces, the Taliban has entered Lashkar Gah, the capital of Helmand province, and now forces on both sides battling for control of the heart of the city.

Iranpress: Afghan forces, Taliban insurgents locked in heavy fighting

Afghan forces, Taliban insurgents locked in heavy fighting

Sunday, 01 August 2021 01:26

Afghan government forces battled a major assault Saturday by Taliban insurgents on Lashkar Gah, the capital of embattled southern Helmand province, and officials said clashes were ongoing inside parts of the city.

Iranpress: US to support Afghan troops through airstrikes: Gen McKenzie

US to support Afghan troops through airstrikes: Gen McKenzie

Monday, 26 July 2021 03:29

Amid Taliban's ongoing offensive in Afghanistan, US Central Command (CENTCOM) Chief General Kenneth McKenzie on Sunday said Washington will continue to support Afghan security forces through airstrikes in combatting Taliban insurgents.

Iranpress: Russia invites India, Iran to join troika talks on intra-Afghan peace process

Russia invites India, Iran to join troika talks on intra-Afghan peace process

Thursday, 22 July 2021 05:28

Russia on Wednesday backed the inclusion of India and Iran in the extended troika talks, a Moscow-backed grouping aimed at facilitating the intra-Afghan peace negotiations.

Iranpress: UNHCR appreciates Iran

UNHCR appreciates Iran's services to Afghan's migrants

Monday, 19 July 2021 19:53

Tehran (IP) - The Head of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Iran praised the services of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Afghan citizens.

Iranpress: US presence has fueled terrorism in Afghanistan: Karzai

US presence has fueled terrorism in Afghanistan: Karzai

Monday, 19 July 2021 16:45

Tehran (IP) - The former Afghan President says the US military presence in Afghanistan had the negative effect and the US slogan of the fight against terrorism strengthened terrorism.

Iranpress: Afghan forces repel Taliban attack in Kandahar

Afghan forces repel Taliban attack in Kandahar

Saturday, 10 July 2021 05:12

Afghan government officials said Friday they repelled an attack by the Taliban on the country's second-largest city, Kandahar, on Friday.

Iranpress: FM Spokesman: No insecurity on Iran-Afghanistan borders

FM Spokesman: No insecurity on Iran-Afghanistan borders

Friday, 09 July 2021 23:34

Tehran (IP) - A spokesman for Foreign Ministry said: "There is no insecurity on the borders of the Islamic Republic of Iran with Afghanistan."

Iranpress: Fire in ship at Dubai’s Jebel Ali port under control: authorities

Fire in ship at Dubai’s Jebel Ali port under control: authorities

Thursday, 08 July 2021 04:18

A fire caused by an explosion on a ship at Dubai’s Jebel Ali Port, the Middle East’s largest transshipment hub, has been brought under control, the government’s Dubai Media Office (DMO) said on Wednesday.

Iranpress: Afghan pro-government forces thwart Taliban attack

Afghan pro-government forces thwart Taliban attack

Thursday, 08 July 2021 03:09

Authorities in Afghanistan said Wednesday pro-government forces had pushed back Taliban insurgents from parts of a northwestern city and regained control of official buildings after hours of fierce clashes.

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